Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3491

Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee Hearing Mar 19 2025 4:00PM Stratton Building Room C-1 Springfield, IL
Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee Hearing Mar 21 2025 9:00AM Stratton Building Room C-1 Springfield, IL

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
3/11/2025	House	Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create a program to award grants to Navigators for specified purposes, including wage reimbursements for employers that employ certain formerly incarcerated individuals. Contains provisions concerning requirements for wage reimbursements. Provides that "Navigator" means an entity that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in administering workforce development programs for formerly incarcerated participants and is certified by the Department as a Navigator. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to adopt emergency rules to implement the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/7/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/14/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2/18/2025	House	First Reading
2/18/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/26/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
3/6/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/11/2025	House	Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

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